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A 34-year-old female asked about a 3-year-old male:

my 3yr old fell a week ago had a goose egg knot on his head it went down a little but the knot is still there should i take him in?

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Dr. Oscar Novick
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Goose egg: As long s your child is cting normal there is no need to tke him to the doctor. Apply cold compresses and the goose rgg wiil receed over time.
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